Sr. ASIC Layout Design Engineer

flir; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal Layout Design Engineer to advance high-performance focal-plane array readout ICs used in infrared detectors, sensors, and cameras for defense, research, and government programs in Goleta, California. You’ll produce detailed analog/mixed-signal layouts from schematics, collaborate with circuit designers, ensure signal integrity and DRC/LVS compliance, and support tape-out through final docs.

U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of industry experience.
• Expertise in analog/mixed-signal layout for CMOS circuits.
• Experience with 180nm/130nm/75nm process nodes.
• Strong signal integrity and parasitic control.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality analog/mixed-signal IC layouts and create GDS databases of completed designs using Cadence and Siemens software tools.
• Collaborate with circuit designers to optimize floor-planning, placement, and routing.
• Ensure layout integrity and compliance to DRC/LVS/PEX and use of PDKs.
• Interface with ROIC designers, detector engineers, systems engineers, processors, test, and packaging teams to optimize performance and yield.
• Present weekly updates to project schedule and design reviews.
• Handle Export Controlled Information and adhere to GTC protocol and jurisdictional classification.
• Release and maintain design documents per ISO quality system requirements.

Skills

Analog/mixed-signal layout design

Cadence Virtuoso XL

Calibre DRC/LVS

Python/TCL scripting

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Cadence tools

Calibre

Job description

Be visionary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal Layout Design Engineer to help develop the next generation of high-performance focal-plane array readout integrated circuits (ROICs). These chips form the heart of our infrared detectors, sensors, and cameras—used in applications ranging from firefighting and security to scientific research and government contracts.

As part of our close-knit team, you will play a key role in producing analog and mixed-signal circuit layouts by preparing multi-dimensional, detailed drawings of the semiconductor devices from schematics provided by design engineering. You will collaborate closely with analog and digital circuit designers, ensuring precision in signal integrity, parasitic coupling, and matched transistor pairs. From initial design discussions to final tape-out, your expertise will help shape industry-leading imaging technology.

Must be US Citizen or PERM Resident

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality analog/mixed-signal IC layouts and create GDS databases of completed designs using Cadence and Siemens software tools.


• Collaborate with circuit designers to optimize floor-planning, placement, and routing.


• Ensure layout integrity and compliance to foundry wafer fabrication with Design Rule Checks (DRC), Layout Versus Schematic (LVS), Parasitic Extraction (PEX), and the use of Process Design Kits (PDK).


• Interface with ROIC designers, detector engineers, systems engineers, processors, test, and packaging teams to optimize performance, manufacturability and yield.


• Present weekly updates to project schedule and percent task completions. Prepare reports for design reviews and internal and external customer presentations.


• Perform proper handling of Export Controlled Information and exercise discipline in following GTC protocol and jurisdictional classification.


• Release and maintain design documents per the ISO quality system requirements.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 10+ years of industry experience


• Expertise in analog/mixed-signal layout design for CMOS circuits, ideally in 180nm, 130nm, or 75nm process nodes


• Proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso XL for connectivity-aware design


• Strong understanding of Calibre verification (DRC, LVS) and troubleshooting techniques


• Experience with custom cell-based layout and top-level floor planning, with work on focal-plane arrays a plus


• Technical knowledge of wire resistance, coupling capacitance, and best practices for minimizing parasitic effects


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team


• Programming/scripting skills in SKILL, TCL, Shell, or Python

Salary Range:

$113,600.00-$151,400.000

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non‑merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.